Re: Good Growth
Cool !!
This means there is still hope for more. I'm still on the upside ( gains
are still increasing) & it figured out to a little over 700 lbs. I know a
lot can change but a guy can dream can't he.........
----- Original Message -----
From: "The Eatons" <eatrich@magma.ca>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 8:37 PM
Subject: RE: Good Growth
> Paul H.--this estimate seems to work fairly well but bear in mind it ONLY
> applies after maximum daily weight gain is past.That is once you are on
the
> downhill slope on pounds/day.--AE
>
> **************************
> Hey Gus,
> Al Eaton posted that on August 13th of last year, I just copied & pasted
it
> so you wouldn't have to go back & look it up.
> Here is Al's post from last year
> Fellow AG Devotees
>
> I like playing with numbers and have come up with a formula that can be
used
> to get an estimate of final weight.
>
> 1.Multiply the number of days remaining to Sept 20 by half your present
> average daily weight gain.
>
> 2.Add this figure to your present AG weight estimate.
>
> There are a lot of variables but I tried this on my 974.5-2000,at various
> dates in Aug-Sept and the estimate final weight is amazingly
> consisent.Different climates and numerous other variables are in play but
> you might enjoy a peek ahead.
>
> This is of course for an AG that doesn't develop problems that inhibit
> growth and any +/- percentage in relation to the Stellpflug tables is
> another matter.
>
> Warning---- as always don't get too excited if you are heading for a
monster
> but think in terms of "cautiously optimistic"--AE
>
> P.S.--anyone want to post their estimate??
>
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> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Smithhisler, Paul" <Paul.Smithhisler@dnr.state.oh.us>
> To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 2:55 PM
> Subject: RE: Good Growth
>
>
> > Who was it that had an estimator for how large your pumpkin would grow?
> It
> > seemed to work pretty well on my pumpkins looking back, but I would be
> > interested in looking forward this year. I wouldn't know where to start
> > looking in the archives.
> >
> > -Gus
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: The Eatons [e*@magma.ca]
> > Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 2:47 PM
> > To: 'The Group'
> > Cc: 'Len Stellpflug'
> > Subject: Good Growth
> >
> > Group--For several years I have kept OTT inches on numerous AGs and
have
> > the average for my top fruit which I find very useful to compare new AGs
> to
> > each year.
> >
> > The following were the averages for my top nine which averaged about 900
> > pounds at weigh-off time.
> >
> > Aug 2--234 inches OTT
> > Aug 6--258 inches OTT
> >
> > I measure only each 4 days and then use the latest Stellpflug tables to
> get
> > my average pounds/day.
> >
> > This just means to me that if I have a new fruit near the above figures
it
> > is on track to a possible 900 pounder.Of course we all know most fall of
> the
> > track but it is fun to look ahead anyway.
> >
> > I have other similar figures right through to Oct 1 but I will only
> display
> > them if I find that there is any interest.To me such info. is very
> important
> > but I don't know if anyone else really cares.If you are interested
please
> > let me know.--AE
> >
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